Bhupal Todi

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Bhupal Todi
ThaatBhairavi
TypeAudava
Time of dayMorning, 6–9
Seasonspring
ArohanaS r g P d S
AvarohanaS d P g r S
Vadid
Samavadig
SimilarBilaskhani Todi

Bhupal Todi or Bhoopal Todi is a Hindustani classical raga. This raga is quite different from Bhopali (or Bhoop). The Carnatic music equivalent of Bhupal Todi musical scale is Bhupalam.[1]

Theory

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Arohana and Avarohana

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The scale of Bhupal Todi uses only komal swaras. It is a symmetric scale.

Vadi and samavadi

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Organization and relationships

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Thaat: Bhairavi. Note: the raga Bhopal Todi is Todi-Ang raga. So it is suggested that one must assume this raga from "Thaat Todi". It may be more appropriate.

Behavior

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Samay (Time)

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This scale is sung in the morning.[1]

Film songs

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Tamil

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Song Movie Composer Singer
"Panniner Mozhiyaal" Thiruvarutchelvar K. V. Mahadevan T. M. Soundararajan, Master Maharajan
"Sugamana Sindhanaiyil" Taxi Driver M. S. Viswanathan S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
"Kozhi Koovum" Vanna Vanna Pookkal Ilaiyaraaja
"Degam Pon Degam" Anbulla Malare S. Janaki
"Bhoomiye Enga" Puthu Paatu Mano, S. Janaki
"Senthazham Poovil" Mullum Malarum K.J. Yesudas
"Kathiravanai Paarthu" Pookkal Vidum Thudhu T. Rajendar
"Ponmaanai" Mythili Ennai Kaathali S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
"Boobalam Arangerum" Agni Theertham Shankar–Ganesh K.J. Yesudas
"Paarthu Sirikithu Bommai" Thirumathi Oru Vegumathi Vani Jairam
"Vaigai Neerada" Chinnanchiru Kiliye G. K. Venkatesh Malaysia Vasudevan, S. Janaki
"Kadhal Kavithai Paada" Ganam Courtar Avargale Devendran S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K.S. Chitra
"Paadum Paravaigal Sangeetham" Shenbagathottam Sirpy S. Janaki

References

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  1. ^ a b Raganidhi by P. Subba Rao, Pub. 1964, The Music Academy of Madras

2. Bor, Joep (ed). Rao, Suvarnalata; der Meer, Wim van; Harvey, Jane (co-authors) The Raga Guide: A Survey of 74 Hindustani Ragas. Zenith Media, London: 1999.

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